Obermeyer Gate Projects In India

Project 1: Pise Weir – Mumbai Water Supply Project (Bhatsa River)

Client / Authority: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM)
Location: Bhatsa River, Maharashtra
Year of Installation: 2000
Scope: Pneumatically Operated Gates for Water Level Control

Project Overview

The Pise Weir Pneumatic Gate System was installed in 2000 to enhance the storage capacity of the Pise Weir by 2 meters, supporting the Mumbai Water Supply Scheme.
Manufactured and supplied by Obermeyer Hydro Inc., USA, this system has been operational for over 20 years, demonstrating exceptional reliability and minimal maintenance requirements.

The air bladder-based gate design provides precise control of reservoir levels, ensuring uninterrupted water supply to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which serves over 12 million residents.

Key Highlights

• Technology: Pneumatically operated spillway gates by Obermeyer Hydro Inc.

• Purpose: Increase water storage level by 2 m at Pise Weir.

• Result: Enhanced water supply reliability for Greater Mumbai.

• Operation: Successfully functioning for more than two decades.

• Maintenance: Periodic air bladder replacements ensure continued operation efficiency.

Significance

The Pise Weir installation represents India’s first major deployment of Obermeyer’s pneumatic gate technology, setting a benchmark for automated, low-maintenance hydraulic infrastructure in the country.

Project 2 : Victoria Bridge (Ahilyabai Holkar Bridge) – Nashik Smart City Project

Client / Authority: Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Limited (NMSCDCL)
Location: Godavari River, Nashik, Maharashtra
Scope: Construction and installation of Pneumatically Operated Gates

Project Overview

Under the Nashik Smart City initiative, pneumatically operated gates are being installed at the historic Victoria (Ahilyabai Holkar) Bridge near Ramkund.
This project integrates Obermeyer’s automated water-control technology to regulate and monitor flood levels in the Godavari River, ensuring safety for surrounding areas while maintaining water levels for cultural and urban purposes.

The system combines modern flood management with heritage preservation, demonstrating how Obermeyer’s technology supports sustainable and resilient city planning.

Key Highlights

• Purpose: Flood-level monitoring and control in the Godavari River.

• Location Significance: Near Nashik’s historic Ramkund and heritage bridge.

• Outcome: Smarter, automated, and reliable flood control integrated into an urban heritage zone.

Both projects exemplify how Obermeyer Hydro’s proven global technology, supported locally by Viha Consulting, is enhancing India’s water infrastructure — from large-scale municipal water supply to smart urban flood management.

With a focus on precision, sustainability, and safety, Viha Consulting continues to bring Obermeyer’s engineering excellence to new projects across India.

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